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utenrikshandel

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
14 characters
Norwegian Nynorsk
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6syllables

utenrikshandel

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

u-ten-rik-s-han-del

Pronunciation

/ˈʉːtənˌriːksˌhɑndəl/

Stress

01000

Morphemes

uten- + rik- + handel

The word 'utenrikshandel' is divided into five syllables: u-ten-rik-s-han-del. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rik'). The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'uten-', the root 'rik-', and the suffix 'handel'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Foreign trade, international trade

    Foreign trade

    “Norge er avhengig av utenrikshandel.”

    “Utenrikshandelen har økt i det siste.”

    syn:internasjonal handel
    ant:innenrikshandel

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('rik').

Syllables

4
u-ten/uːtən/
rik/riːks/
s-han/shɑn/
del/dəl/

u-ten — Open syllable, unstressed.. rik — Closed syllable, stressed.. s-han — Open syllable, unstressed.. del — Closed syllable, unstressed.

Word Parts

pre

uten-

Old Norse *úti* 'out' + *en* 'one', meaning 'without'

root

rik-

Old Norse *ríki*, meaning 'realm, country'

suf

handel

Old Norse *handel*, meaning 'trade, commerce'

Similar Words

lan­brukstats­buds­jettar­bei­ds­liv

Open Syllable Rule

Syllables ending in a vowel are considered open syllables.

Maximize Onset Rule

Consonant clusters are generally assigned to the onset of the following syllable.

Vowel Nucleus Rule

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • The 'sh' cluster does not pose a syllabification challenge.
  • The linking 's' is a common feature in compound words.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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